Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center to hold Firefly Hunt
FIREFLY Hunt – July 7, 8 p.m.
Follow the Nature Center’s ranger, Evelyn, along through our fields and meadows looking for glowworms in the leaf litter and discovering the beauty of bioluminescence.
We’ll end the hike with a show by beetles in the Lampyridae family, better known as lightning bugs and fireflies.
FEE: $3 per person. All ages welcome. Wear shoes for hiking.
This is shared from a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.
Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 in Ansonia to host Legion Liftoff on July 4
ANSONIA - The Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 will host its LEGION LIFTOFF again on Independence Day.
Blast off the day Monday watching 36 model rockets being launched from Nelligan Park in Ansonia’s hilltop.
Join the anticipation in seeing which sky-high rocket will be successfully recovered or lost to rocket-eating trees and neighborhood rooftops.
This is a fair weather event. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free water will be provided.
This July 4 event will run from 10-11:30 a.m. (approx.) at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive (off Prindle Avenue), Ansonia.
For further information, contact Post 50 Adjutant Pat Henri at mccsusn@gmail.com or text/leave voice message at 203-954-7661.
This is a press release from Pat Henri.
Derby Public Library to host family fun concert
DERBY - A Family Fun Concert (all ages) will be presented from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St.
Come sing and dance to original music by Jill Kubeck. Registration required at https://bit.ly/3QVGinF.
This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Derby Dam over Housatonic River
Turnback Tuesday takes a second look at the Derby (Housatonic) Dam that has been a fixture of the river since 1870. Built by the Ousatonic Water Co. and completed on October 10, 1870 it has gatehouses and canals on either side of the river to control water flow.
The Shelton side had a lock to allow boats to bypass the dam. Unfortunately, the yearly event of Freshets and Ice dams wore out the dam, and it burst January 21, 1891. When the dam was replaced, they made design changes.
Since the first construction was made with a sheer drop contributing to its demise caused by strong churning water, when reconstructed it was given more of a slope.
This image shows the original dam built in 1870.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts weekly sales
Click link for 20% off coupon! https://conta.cc/3byVFlX
My Sister's Place thrift store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.
